Arathusa Safari Lodge

    Lodge in Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Mpumalanga

    Arathusa Safari Lodge

    4.8

    Overview

    Arathusa Safari Lodge is an intimate, family-run lodge set in the heart of the Sabi Sand Private Reserve, sharing unfenced borders with the Kruger National Park. Overlooking a frequently visited waterhole, the lodge offers exceptional Big Five game viewing in one of Africa's most renowned wildlife regions. With just 12 suites — and a maximum of 24 guests at any one time — Arathusa delivers a personal, unhurried safari experience. A Day at Arathusa Days follow the natural rhythm of the bush. A pre-dawn wake-up call (around 04:30 in summer, 05:30 in winter) is followed by a 3-hour morning safari in open 4x4 vehicles capped at just 8 guests, with breakfast served on return. Mid-morning brings an optional guided bush walk, then time at leisure — visit the Safari Spa, lie by the pool, browse the curio shop, or rest in your suite. Lunch is served at 14:00, afternoon tea at around 15:30, and the afternoon/evening safari runs until sunset. Dinner follows, often around the boma fire under the stars. Getting There By road: 1.5–2 hours from Hoedspruit, ~3 hours from Kruger Mpumalanga International (KMIA) or Nelspruit. By air: scheduled FedAir flights from Johannesburg or Cape Town connect via Hoedspruit, Nelspruit, or Skukuza, with a short transfer to Arathusa's own airstrip. Private charters are also available via Federal Airlines.

    All-inclusive: meals, house drinks, twice-daily open-vehicle game drives & a guided bush walk
    Big Five viewing in the world-renowned Sabi Sand Private Reserve
    Just 12 suites — maximum 24 guests for an intimate experience
    Small game-drive groups: maximum 8 guests per vehicle
    Lodge waterhole frequented by elephants, buffalo & other wildlife
    Bush-Facing Suites with private plunge pools
    Own airstrip with FedAir fly-in access from JNB & CPT
    On-site Safari Spa, pool, boma & curio shop

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    Activities & Excursions

    5 experiences available at or near Arathusa Safari Lodge

    Spa Treatments
    Additional cost
    Waterhole Viewing
    Included
    Twice-Daily Open Vehicle Game Drives
    Included

    Amenities

    Wi-Fi
    Swimming Pool
    Air Conditioning
    Restaurant
    Bar
    Spa
    Game Drives
    Guided Walks
    Boma Dining
    Viewing Deck
    Waterhole
    Private Airstrip
    In-Suite Minibar
    Electronic Safe
    Private Outdoor Shower
    Mosquito Nets
    Hairdryer
    Direct-Dial Telephone
    Laundry Service
    Curio Shop
    Airport Transfers

    Rooms

    Waterhole-Facing Suite - 1

    Waterhole-Facing Suite

    One of eight private suites overlooking the lodge's signature waterhole. Features a king-size bed, en-suite bathroom, indoor & private outdoor shower, air conditioning, mosquito net, minibar, electronic safe, and a private viewing verandah where game come to drink right at your doorstep.

    Sleeps 2
    Children: Children pay the adult rate
    $686
    per person / night
    Bush-Facing Suite - 1

    Bush-Facing Suite

    One of four secluded suites tucked into the surrounding bushveld for guests seeking extra privacy. Features a king-size bed, en-suite bathroom, indoor & private outdoor shower, air conditioning, mosquito net, minibar, electronic safe, and a tranquil veranda immersed in the wilderness. Each Bush-Facing Suite also has its own private plunge pool — the ultimate in seclusion.

    Sleeps 2
    Children: Children pay the adult rate
    $686
    per person / night

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    Location

    Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Mpumalanga